Schar School of Policy and Government

For developed countries, reliable energy is just that—reliable. But in a changing world, how long can that last? A major conference at Mason’s Schar School will focus on new demands, new infrastructure, and new policies for energy of all types.

Members of the Schar School’s Democracy Lab learning community visited the best-known, best-fortified private residence in the world: the White House.

While much of Washington focuses on threats by China, Russia, and the Middle East, a Schar School panel emphasizes the emerging and existing threats from south of the border.

¡Felicidades! Border policy expert Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera receives a Fulbright fellowship to study and teach in Mexico.

Mason will confer its third posthumous degree to a Schar School student on May 10.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for April 8th - 12th, 2024.

The keynote speaker at the Degree Celebration on May 10 will be 2023 Restaurateur of the Year Rose Previte. Find out how her Master of Public Policy degree helped her open her first award-winning restaurant.

Where as Stuart S. Malawer faithfully served six governors of the commonwealth; where as he taught thousands of Mason students over 46 years; be it resolved, the Virginia Legislature officially honors him upon his retirement.

First-year Master of Public Administration students met with Arlington County leaders to learn about governance. Many of those they met are graduates of the MPA program themselves.

Ten Schar School students took the Midwest Political Science Association conference by storm, presenting papers, posters, and sitting on panels. A 2023 undergrad won the 2024 best paper award. See who went and what they did.